Four Fantasy Premier League Price Changes Hit Managers Today

Fantasy Premier League managers woke up to four price changes today, with two players rising and two falling in value as we approach Gameweek 23.

Price Rises ⬆️

Chalobah Climbs to £5.6m After Strong Defensive Displays

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has risen to £5.6m following impressive recent performances. The 19.1% owned defender has been a consistent starter, playing the full 90 minutes in his last three fixtures against Manchester City (4 points), Fulham (3 points), and Brentford (8 points in a 2-0 clean sheet victory).

Chalobah's upcoming fixtures look particularly appealing for Fantasy managers. Chelsea face Crystal Palace (H), West Ham (A), Wolves (H), Leeds (A), and Burnley (H) over the next five gameweeks - a run that could provide multiple clean sheet opportunities and defensive contribution points under the new CBIT system.

Enzo Reaches £6.6m Despite Mixed Recent Form

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has increased to £6.6m, though his recent performances have been inconsistent. The 12.4% owned midfielder scored an impressive 11 points against Manchester City but managed just 1 point against Fulham after being substituted after 65 minutes, followed by 6 points in the Brentford victory where he played 85 minutes.

With the same favourable fixture list as Chalobah, Enzo could benefit from Chelsea's upcoming schedule, particularly given his potential for defensive contributions under the new CBIRT scoring system for midfielders.

Price Falls ⬇️

O'Reilly Drops to £5.1m Amid Reduced Game Time

Manchester City defender Matt O'Reilly has fallen to £5.1m following a concerning drop in playing time. The 7.7% owned defender started against Chelsea (2 points, 90 minutes) but has since seen his minutes drastically reduced, playing just 17 minutes as a substitute against Brighton (1 point) and 45 minutes in the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United (-1 point).

O'Reilly's upcoming fixtures present a challenging run with Wolves (A), Tottenham (H), Liverpool (A), Fulham (H), and Newcastle (A). His reduced role in Pep Guardiola's plans makes him a risky Fantasy option despite the lower price point.

J.Murphy Falls to £5.9m

Newcastle midfielder Jacob Murphy has dropped to £5.9m but remains a minimal consideration for most Fantasy managers with just 0.7% ownership.

Key Takeaways for Fantasy Managers

The Chelsea duo's price rises reflect growing confidence in their upcoming fixture swing, with both players benefiting from consistent starts and the potential for defensive contributions under the new scoring system. Chalobah particularly stands out as a budget defensive option with clean sheet potential.

Conversely, O'Reilly's fall highlights the importance of monitoring playing time, especially in Guardiola's rotation-heavy system. His reduced minutes make him difficult to recommend despite Manchester City's defensive capabilities.

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